Thank you Lorraine for your thoughtful comment. You are not far off,
It was a mighty storm in real terms but you read more between.
And you see right. We go through storms and I know you know this well.

Thank you Ken, I do agree about observing Nature in all its moods. It is both beautiful and wild … and at times makes us feel small.
How true you speak about us and our course. Being inclusive instead of disruptive.

You are so right Rosaliene, our control is quite limited really. We are very dependent on nature in spite of great technological advances.
Nevertheless we need to have some structure to our days or there would be chaos.
Even if this structure gets erased. 😊 .

Thank you for your spontaneous response, it is warming.
I have seen the storms and tornados in U.S. and currently we have some
bad storms ourselves. Tornados are rare here though.
All of them are powerful beyond understanding.

Miriam, I’m glad you came to troubling us today with this poem, even if the reason was the stormy weather. You capture the Tempest with magic realism, gentle lyricism … your words weaving back and forth in harmony with the wind. This has a tantalising rhythm and paints vivid images, of the dancing tables, the poor daffodils, the fences struggling to remain upright. Hope the ‘Fearsome force’ has now eased and you can return to some of your list items – writing more poetry had better be on there! hugs xx 😀🌸

Annika, what can I say to this comment except a resounding Thank You.
Really, you have written me the most beautiful review of this poem. Amazing
gift to give.
The ” Fearsome force ” has abated and after this I feel I should write more often and put it on top of the list. 😊. Come sun or storm. 💕

There is nothing like a tornado or hurricane to teach us humility, Miriam. And you have captured the force of nature beautifully. I remember hiding out once in a brick outhouse along the Natchez Trace as a tornado passed nearby. The ultimate in scary. And a lesson in what is important. –Curt

Thank you for your thoughtful comment Curt. You are right about
teaching. In the face of the force of nature we certainly are humbled
and if we listen, we see what is important. Just as you say.
A great teacher is nature, be it in storms or soft smiles.

Thank you so much Julie, your comment makes me smile. I had in mind the phrase ‘ best laid plans by mice and man often go awry’ .
Yes, we could do without the destruction both by man and nature. Against nature’s forces we are but tiny cells.🌻 .

YES! How I’d love to throw my list to the wind. But, of course, every day I write my list so I remember what I’m supposed to remember. But every day, the wind changes my course. Excellent poem literally, but metaphorically also. xo

Pam, thank you for your beautiful response. I am very touched by your kind
and encouraging words. Every day the wind changes its course you say.
Wonderful expression – and true.
Some days plans almost get done … today has been a bit like that
so I will rest on my laurals.☕️ .